1953 Louis Nuta Hydroplane 7L Race Boat 23'

Successfully campaigned in 1953, then shipped to Europe in 1954 and raced.

Successfully campaigned in 1953, then shipped to Europe in 1954 and raced.

Name/Title

1953 Louis Nuta Hydroplane 7L Race Boat 23'

Entry/Object ID

3.1953.23.RB.128

Tags

Nuta Louis

Description

1953 Louis Nuta Hydroplane 7L Race Boat 23'

Motor Vehicle Type

Race Boat

Category

Early Classic

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Nuta

Model

23' Hydroplane 7L Race Boat

Manufacture Date

1953

Make and Manufacture Notes

Name - Miami Queen II

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

Chysler Hemi 600 HP V8

Engine Position

Inboard

Horsepower

600 HP

Vehicle Numbers

Number Type

Hull Number

Number

H-99

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

23 FT

Provenance

Notes

Miami Queen II was built and successfully campaigned in 1953, then shipped to Europe in 1954 and raced. The team then switched to 225 class after the reign of the Slo Mo Shun boats. Boat has a list of all of her racing records.Mercury and Miami Queen are 2 evolution's of the 7L competitive design.

Update Date

June 23, 2026